2017 NRL Pre-Season

[Haffa]

Who do you follow Captain F**kwit

He follows the AFL

 

[Charlie124]

I was happy enough to go over last year given that we were premiers but id be absolutely ropable if we went this year having not even made the GF.

Should be nrl champs v sl champs or nothing at all

 

[T-Boon]

By sending our top teams over there it might spark more interest for the NRL in the UK.
Q1. Is the Nrl broadcasted in the U.K.
Q2. Is there much interest in the UK for the NRL

A2: I doubt it, they don't like our playing style much. Especially Storms.

 

[T-Boon]

I personally don't beleive its neccesary for any other teams to go anyway. It should simply be the NRL champs vs the Super LEague champs. The world club series was pointless to start with. If I was in charge of the Storm I woudn't go either

I think the NRL want to promote the idea that there are two big competitions in the world.

Its another example of the NRL trying to be bold and the clubs not getting behind it.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

A2: I doubt it, they don't like our playing style much. Especially Storms.

More interest than your fumbleball has and that's all you need to know. As for the wcc it should only be between the two gf winners. If they want something else, open up the so called challenge cup for all pro clubs. POM's wouldn't want that though as it's about the only trophy they can win well until the French steal it anyway.

 

[T-Boon]

Melbourne concentrate on doing the job the NRL sent them to do, win supporters where people don't give a shit about the game,

Since the Storm have been working Melbourne, WA has established itself as the third rugby league ranked state...so I guess they are working hard.

I bet the martial arts are growing fast down there though.

 

[rockcod]

Hey t-bone would you hate the Storm so much if they weren't successful do you think? Would you still be constantly dribbling on about their "style" if they were just a another run of the mill club hanging around outside of the 8 most years?

 

[Rhino_NQ]

send the jillaroos over

 

[ACTPanthers]

Is this broken f**ken record still going? FFS Boon, have a Kit Kat brother.

 

[Lambretta]

Why don't english teams come over here and play?

Wigan did that and got f**king spanked
Every English team that comes here gets spanked

WCC games are only competitive if they're scheduled in round 3 of the English competition so they can get warmed up and the Aussie teams go over there with no preparation and play jet lagged. That's hard to achieve if the games are played in Australia

 

[Lambretta]

send the champions then
Sharks
Cutters
Roosters 20s

I like this idea - but there's no need to send the Roosters 20's - the Cutters are sufficient to take on Warrington
Or tell them Manly are coming and send Wynnum-Manly

 

[T-Boon]

The Tigers v Dragons in Hawai pre season.

Hawai is obviously an American Football state but their college team sux pretty badly (dropped out of PAC 12 conference this year because they just aren't competitive) and Hawaiian's might be looking for another code to get behind.

Great job NRL and the two clubs on this initiative. It is terrific to see clubs taking Rugby League to places to promote the game. This should be a regular thing maybe - even a regular season game. The NRL should split the 400k that was going to go to the Storm for the WCC game between these clubs in addition to what they are already getting.

If my team were playing I would be heading over. Winning idea.

 

[Shorty]

Wigan did that and got f**king spanked
Every English team that comes here gets spanked

WCC games are only competitive if they're scheduled in round 3 of the English competition so they can get warmed up and the Aussie teams go over there with no preparation and play jet lagged. That's hard to achieve if the games are played in Australia

I get that but we have international comps...why do we need this?
This might rate ok for the hardcore league fan but it actually interrupts team preparation for the next season.

 

[T-Boon]

Is this broken f**ken record still going? FFS Boon, have a Kit Kat brother.

The Storm just keep giving me more material. Blame them.

 

[T-Boon]

Hey t-bone would you hate the Storm so much if they weren't successful do you think? Would you still be constantly dribbling on about their "style" if they were just a another run of the mill club hanging around outside of the 8 most years?

I'd still hate them just as much but I would dribble on about it less because I would care less if their style wasn't so successful. The big problem with them being successful for ten years is every other club has adopted many of their dog methods so the whole game is infested.

I'd actually like Storm if they played attractive football and otherwise got off their arse and tried to promote the game in a positive light. I tend to like the expansion clubs.

I am a positive guy.

 

[T-Boon]

The Tigers v Dragons in Hawai pre season.

Hawai is obviously an American Football state but their college team sux pretty badly (dropped out of PAC 12 conference this year because they just aren't competitive) and Hawaiian's might be looking for another code to get behind.

Great job NRL and the two clubs on this initiative. It is terrific to see clubs taking Rugby League to places to promote the game. This should be a regular thing maybe - even a regular season game. The NRL should split the 400k that was going to go to the Storm for the WCC game between these clubs in addition to what they are already getting.

If my team were playing I would be heading over. Winning idea.

How goods this?

 

[ACTPanthers]

The Storm just keep giving me more material. Blame them.

So, they've improved their wrestling since the last post you made about them? Is that the "more material"? Or is it that they have said no to the WCC? Because, you do realise it wasn't just the Storm that said no right?

I don't even really like the Storm, but f**k me mate, you bang on about them constantly. Like I said before, have a Kit Kat bro, it really sounds like you need the break.

 

[ACTPanthers]

Quotes his own post, and tells us how good it is.... Go you.

 

[T-Boon]

Quotes his own post, and tells us how good it is.... Go you.

Its the pre season thread dude.
You want me to have a break and have a kit kat haha. I am trying to switch the topic to this Hawaii pre season game (which is a great idea) as I am sick of you guys harping on about how aweful the Storm are. Leave them alone. Lets get positive about the game.
GO Hawaii!!

 

[ACTPanthers]

A2: I doubt it, they don't like our playing style much. Especially Storms.

I'd still hate them just as much but I would dribble on about it less because I would care less if their style wasn't so successful. The big problem with them being successful for ten years is every other club has adopted many of their dog methods so the whole game is infested.

I'd actually like Storm if they played attractive football and otherwise got off their arse and tried to promote the game in a positive light. I tend to like the expansion clubs.

I am a positive guy.

The Storm just keep giving me more material. Blame them.

Yep, it's us banging on about the Storm...